Chapter 171 Hunt

The atmosphere within the cavernous entryway to the dungeon was tense as the elite teams from both the Empire and the organization gathered. They were an unlikely coalition, their collaboration forced by the pact signed between their leaders. Yet, the necessity of the situation pushed them to set aside suspicions and past hostilities, at least for now.

Among the Empire's elite, **Captain Darius Thorne** was a commanding presence, known for his tactical brilliance and unyielding loyalty to the Emperor. Beside him stood **Seraphina Vale**, an Imperial Battle Mage whose reputation for destructive power was only matched by her sharp wit. The organization's team was led by **Alaric Blackwood**, whose reputation preceded him as a cold strategist, and **Mira Solis**, a mage whose mastery over illusions was feared even within her own ranks.

As they began preparing for the descent into the dungeon, small talk began to break the ice.